San Francisco 2021

San Francisco – Hearst and China Town

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Once off the 292 bus discovered the Hearst Building. If you ever have the chance visit San Simeon, the Hearst Castle. It is my all time favorite visit..

A little history of this iconic man.
His building and
foyer..

Across the street from the Hearst Building a historic fountain. Here horses watered.

And not much further, the Chinese Gates welcomed. Stayed at the Grant Plaza on Grant Avenue in the center of Chinatown. Reasonably priced with comfortable rooms, no remuneration received, however, this will be my go to for future visits and considering the Ritz Carlton is up the street – location, location….

Chinatown Shops..

Even the banks have an Asian motif in Chinatown.

Always interested in churches, Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, located in Chinatown on California Street, built in 1854, and a designated San Francisco landmark. In the church bulletin a mass was said for President Joe Biden on his birthday. My kind of church as he needs all the prayers he can get to fix our country.

A final shot of a Chinatown visitor, as they said in the commercials – “Priceless”

Next: Fortune Cookie Factory and Smash and Go

San Francisco 2021 – San Francisco Airport

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Get a window seat on the plane as the views are amazing….

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Since I had to stay in Wyoming for 4 months with a rental lease decided to complete my Western Bucket List. A return visit to San Francisco was calling and what a wonderful time it was, starting with the Airport.

Nice welcome and just enough – don’t need those video and audio messages. Too much information..

The Art

The Exhibit – makes sense for the area and very interesting. If you have time stop..

The Vintage

Games – pre computer..

The Equation..

Loved this airport with it’s great feel, however, I love everything about San Francisco, except the expense, and if only it had water.. Speaking of water they have a great system for water bottles,

and then there is the wine..

Had challenges finding SF Transit and no staff were present to guide and assist with ticket purchase. Spent an hour and a half attempting to locate the 292 bus. Internet info stated a Clipper Card was needed, however, this was incorrect as buses take cash, and this further prolonged my angst. With gas over $5 a gallon, and rental cars $70 a day, the SF Transit is a buy, and is a far reaching line. To locate the bus stop go to Terminal 3, and at the far end of the platform is the stop. Need dog assist? Follow the tracks for their needs prior to boarding.

The journey begins…….